which late '90's E-class estate?
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Thoughts on which Eclass estate?
An impending house move means a large estate will probably be needed soon.
I’m looking at late ‘90’s Eclass estate barges, there doesn’t seem to be much difference in mpg, and I wondered what anyone elses thoughts were:
Book mpg's suggest:
2.0litre 21-37
2.6 17-34
3.2 18-36
3.0 DT 25-40
(not much need to complete the full range at the moment as the above covers most models, and 430’s are rare).
320cdi’s are out of my budget (max 2k+ say half a bag to change the oil and make safe), and from what I can gather, petrols are a bit more reliable and cheaper to service and acquire than diesels.
There’s not really much of a difference between the 2.0 and 3.2litre. My typical drive will be a daily 30mile round trip – mostly dual carriageway (with a 70 “cough” limit), and occasional London to Jockland or blast en France trip.
Realistically the 2.0s look underpowered and strained, or adequate at best for motorway trips.
Looks like about 25mpg is a realistic expectation for overall average mpg?
Probably the most important factor is to find one with the least rust as possible and be open to whatever model – cloth for cheapness, but parking sensors would be a wimpy brucy bonus.
I guess the trick is to find one that’s not been run into the ground over the last year or two. Just make sure it can stop in a relatively straight line.
There seems to be a few that are ok, but have the rusty arches. There’s some reasoning to buy those for cheap with the knowledge that it’s fooked in anycase.
It only needs to last a year. Anything more’s a bonus.
Thoughts? I'm sure a Mondeo or Transit is the sensible buy, but I'm hoping for a little bit of bargeness.
An impending house move means a large estate will probably be needed soon.
I’m looking at late ‘90’s Eclass estate barges, there doesn’t seem to be much difference in mpg, and I wondered what anyone elses thoughts were:
Book mpg's suggest:
2.0litre 21-37
2.6 17-34
3.2 18-36
3.0 DT 25-40
(not much need to complete the full range at the moment as the above covers most models, and 430’s are rare).
320cdi’s are out of my budget (max 2k+ say half a bag to change the oil and make safe), and from what I can gather, petrols are a bit more reliable and cheaper to service and acquire than diesels.
There’s not really much of a difference between the 2.0 and 3.2litre. My typical drive will be a daily 30mile round trip – mostly dual carriageway (with a 70 “cough” limit), and occasional London to Jockland or blast en France trip.
Realistically the 2.0s look underpowered and strained, or adequate at best for motorway trips.
Looks like about 25mpg is a realistic expectation for overall average mpg?
Probably the most important factor is to find one with the least rust as possible and be open to whatever model – cloth for cheapness, but parking sensors would be a wimpy brucy bonus.
I guess the trick is to find one that’s not been run into the ground over the last year or two. Just make sure it can stop in a relatively straight line.
There seems to be a few that are ok, but have the rusty arches. There’s some reasoning to buy those for cheap with the knowledge that it’s fooked in anycase.
It only needs to last a year. Anything more’s a bonus.
Thoughts? I'm sure a Mondeo or Transit is the sensible buy, but I'm hoping for a little bit of bargeness.
Buy on condition not mileage, whilst the W210 did rot like a 70's Lancia, MB did take steps to address this, and if the vehicle was covered by a Mobilo Life warranty some of the common problems like arches, front wings, bonnet front edge and tailgate will have been sorted. Post 2000 model years are also a lot better as MB used a thicker coating of paint and higher quality steel.
A mates Dad has an X plate E220 CDI in silver that has no rust at all apart from the odd stone chip.
A mates Dad has an X plate E220 CDI in silver that has no rust at all apart from the odd stone chip.
Does it need to be a W210? A mid-90s W124 is probably a better bet than a late-90s W210 - certainly better built and less likely to be a complete rot-bucket (front wings notwithstanding).
You could do a lot worse than Garlick's:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2390767.htm
You could do a lot worse than Garlick's:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2390767.htm
A nice W124 over a W210 every time.
Not sure there is a better daily than my diesel. Very comfy, tank like build, very simple to look after, peanuts to insure and 45 on runs. Rust not really a problem. I could even run it on veggie.
I know I'll get bored of it and replace it with a ridiculous V8 barge at some point, and I know I'll regret it!
(Replied in barge thread, moved it here)
Not sure there is a better daily than my diesel. Very comfy, tank like build, very simple to look after, peanuts to insure and 45 on runs. Rust not really a problem. I could even run it on veggie.
I know I'll get bored of it and replace it with a ridiculous V8 barge at some point, and I know I'll regret it!
(Replied in barge thread, moved it here)
Gruber said:
Does it need to be a W210? A mid-90s W124 is probably a better bet than a late-90s W210 - certainly better built and less likely to be a complete rot-bucket (front wings notwithstanding).
You could do a lot worse than Garlick's:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2390767.htm
hmmm,I'm in SW too. Scratches chin..You could do a lot worse than Garlick's:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2390767.htm
nobrakes said:
Gruber said:
Does it need to be a W210? A mid-90s W124 is probably a better bet than a late-90s W210 - certainly better built and less likely to be a complete rot-bucket (front wings notwithstanding).
You could do a lot worse than Garlick's:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2390767.htm
hmmm,I'm in SW too. Scratches chin..You could do a lot worse than Garlick's:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2390767.htm
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